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I have a 83 gl1100a model. The previous owner had it covered in lights front and back. I removed 25+ lights from the bike when I bought it. The wire harness plugbehind the side cover in front of the battery is melted. The stator is still good and it puts out as needed. Some one had previously spliced in a replacement plug and cut back the harness wires a few inches. I have been told to scrap the plug and direct wire the two halves. I will need to add some wire to make the distance. I have checked out the stock wire and found it to have 36 individual strands. The wire I have on hand appears to be the same gauge but only has 26 strands, will this make a difference (increase resistance). Any help appreciated.
I have a 83 gl1100a model. The previous owner had it covered in lights front and back. I removed 25+ lights from the bike when I bought it. The wire harness plugbehind the side cover in front of the battery is melted. The stator is still good and it puts out as needed. Some one had previously spliced in a replacement plug and cut back the harness wires a few inches. I have been told to scrap the plug and direct wire the two halves. I will need to add some wire to make the distance. I have checked out the stock wire and found it to have 36 individual strands. The wire I have on hand appears to be the same gauge but only has 26 strands, will this make a difference (increase resistance). Any help appreciated.